Living Wage

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 September 2019

Tuesday, 24 September 2019

Ceisteanna (503)

Maurice Quinlivan

Ceist:

503. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of workers employed by her Department and in each office or agency under the aegis of her Department that earn less than the living wage of €12.30 per hour; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38251/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection

At 18th July, the number of staff in my Department on a wage less than €12.30 per hour is 1,185.

All staff in my Department are on pre-determined salary scales negotiated and agreed at central level.